Work in Progress

I use naphtha in the mold(mould). Practically Zippo lighter fluid is naphtha. For my silcon rubber (Silastic 3481 with curing agent Silastic 81-R NW) I follow this procedure: I put rubber in a cup then 200% per volume Zippo fluid and stir until I have a milky homogeneous fluid. Then I add hardener (5- 10%). In about 2-3 hours I can retract the master. After 2 or even better 3 days the mold is shrinked about 15%. Then I pour resin in it. I had to repeat this procedure once more to have the result of the photo. I reworked the sleeves and the belly area in the scaled down figure.

Kostis, that is a very interesting system of moulding larger figures in a down sizing style. I like your results very much indeed. That British Bobby looks real cool.I have lots of moulding stuff in my stash,but no Lighter Fluid!

"BB will blow himself up one day."

" He already did way back in 1972." " Gee! I had cleanly forgotten all about that. I had a black face for days."Greetings BB

Incredible this looks great, even without figures. I wish I had you skills, fantastic!Also the method of scale down methode is very interesting.Curious about the end result, going to be a wonderful diorama.

Santi Pérez wrote:Wonderful base with exquisite scenary, Kostis: a great paint work and a lot of details (I love the rat on the manhole cover, the streetlight, the cobblestones, the bench,...and all in general ).